The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: In accordance with the provisions of Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1990 ( as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed in schedule A. Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Works to any of the buildings shall not in any circumstances commence unless the Local Planning Authority has been provided with either: a copy of the licence issued by Natural England pursuant to Regulation 55 of The Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 authorising the development to go ahead; or a statement in writing from the licensed bat ecologist to the effect that he/she does not consider that the specified development will require a licence. Reason: A pre-commencement condition in the interest of the strict protection of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

Where external lighting is to be installed, prior to construction above damp-proof course level, a lighting design for bats, following Guidance Note 08/23 - bats and artificial lighting at night (ILP and BCT 2023), shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The design shall show how and where external lighting will be installed. Lux levels should be below 0.5 Lux on key & supporting features or habitats. All external lighting shall be installed in accordance with the specifications and locations set out in the design, and these shall be maintained thereafter in accordance with the design. Under no circumstances should any other external lighting be installed without prior consent from the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the 'Favourable Conservation Status' of populations of European protected species and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

No vegetation removal or works to or demolition of buildings or structures shall take place between 1st March and 30th September inclusive, unless a competent ecologist has undertaken a careful, detailed check for active birds' nests immediately before the vegetation is cleared or works to or demolition of buildings commences and provided written confirmation that no birds will be harmed and/or that there are appropriate measures in place to protect nesting bird interest on site. Any such written confirmation should be submitted to the Local Planning Authority by the ecologist accompanied by dated photos showing the site before and after clearance. In no circumstances should netting be used to exclude nesting birds. Reason: In the interests of nesting wild birds and in accordance with Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.

The following will be incorporated into the site proposal with photographs of the installed features submitted to the Local Planning Authority prior to first occupation: 2x Schwegler 1FF or 2FN (or similar) bat boxes installed at a suitable height and elevation on the dwelling or on a suitable tree on site. Woodcrete or WoodStone boxes should be used where possible due to increased durability and thermal stability. Boxes aimed at different species should be spaced at least 2m apart. At least 1x Schwegler 1SP Sparrow Terrace Nest Box (or similar) installed at a suitable height and elevation on the dwelling. Woodcrete or WoodStone boxes should be used where possible due to increased durability and thermal stability. Boxes aimed at different species should be spaced at least 2m apart. Reason: In accordance with Government policy for the enhancement of biodiversity within development as set out in paragraph 180(d) of the National Planning Policy Framework and Sedgemoor District Council Local Plan: Policy D20 - Biodiversity and Geodiversity.